Master of Business Administration (Global)

The Master of Business Administration (Global) at Victoria University is a two-year postgraduate degree for people who want to lead in an international business setting. It's an MBA, so you'll cover the core disciplines, accounting, economics, finance, marketing, operations, strategy and organisational behaviour, but the Global stream pushes you to think about how those things work across borders: trade, cross-cultural management, international markets and the way business decisions land differently in different countries.

Australian master's degrees sit at level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework. Most are one to two years full-time, and this one runs for two, which usually means it's built around a full sequence of coursework units plus a substantial final project or research component. You'll enrol in units of study, each worth a set number of credit points, across trimesters or semesters depending on how Victoria University structures its calendar. You'll need to pass the required units, meet the credit-point total and complete the capstone, often a business research project, consultancy-style report or industry-linked thesis, before you graduate. Some students with a related undergraduate degree or relevant work experience may be able to negotiate credit for prior study, which can shorten the time. Confirm the exact structure, unit list and credit rules on the official course page.

The skills you build are practical: reading a balance sheet, building a financial model, running a market entry analysis, managing a team across time zones, writing a business case that a board will actually read. Victoria University has long-standing links with industry in Melbourne's west and with international partners, so there's a good chance your assessments will involve real organisations rather than textbook scenarios. Work-integrated learning, placements, internships or industry projects, is common in Australian MBAs, and if it's offered here it'll be listed in the course structure. Ask about it early, because places can be limited.

This degree suits a few types of people. You might be a few years into a career in finance, engineering, health, government or a family business and want to move into management. You might be an international student who wants an Australian qualification and a foothold in the local job market. Or you might be changing fields entirely and need a recognised business credential. Either way, you'll be studying alongside a mix of local and international students, which is part of the point of a Global MBA. While you study, an Australian student visa lets you work up to 48 hours per fortnight during term. After you finish, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream may let you stay and work, check the Department of Home Affairs for current rules, as they change. English requirements for entry are typically IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall for coursework master's degrees, though you should verify the exact score for this course, and note the Student visa has its own separate English threshold. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register under course code 105070B; check there and on the Victoria University page for the current figure and intake dates.

• General manager or operations manager, running a business unit, a branch or a function in retail, manufacturing, logistics or professional services.
• International business development manager, finding and managing overseas partners, distributors or clients for Australian exporters and importers.
• Management consultant, working in consulting firms or internal strategy teams on market entry, efficiency and organisational change.
• Finance or commercial analyst, in banking, corporate finance, government or large not-for-profits, building budgets and investment cases.
• Marketing or brand manager, particularly in organisations selling across multiple countries, where cultural nuance matters.
• Project manager, in construction, IT, infrastructure, health or events, coordinating budgets, schedules and stakeholders.
• Supply chain and procurement manager, in agriculture, resources, retail and e-commerce, where global sourcing is routine.
• Startup founder or small business owner, using the MBA to build a plan, raise funds and manage growth.
• Public sector policy or program manager, in federal, state or local government, or in agencies dealing with trade and international relations.

Australian employers in these fields include the big four banks, the major consultancies, mining and energy companies, agribusiness exporters, retailers, logistics firms, hospitals and government departments. Melbourne, where Victoria University is based, is a common first stop, but MBA graduates also move to Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and overseas. Professional bodies vary by specialisation, accounting, HR, marketing and project management all have their own Australian associations, so check whether your chosen units count toward membership. For international graduates, the subclass 485 visa can provide a period of post-study work rights, which many use to gain local experience before deciding whether to stay or return home.